The Super Eagles of Nigeria have retained 26th position in the latest FIFA World Rankings released on Thursday following an encouraging June international window under head coach Eric Chelle.

By Daniel Abia PORT HARCOURT — Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has reaffirmed that democracy remains the most suitable system of government for Nigeria, given the country’s rich ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. In a goodwill message to Nigerians on the occasion of the 2026 Democracy Day celebration, Governor Fubara said June 12 represents far […]

By Denis Agbo The Chairman of the Forum of Former Members of the Enugu State House of Assembly and former South-East Spokesman to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Denge Josef Onoh, has called on Nigerians and Africans to support Mexico over South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. Onoh linked […]

German mathematician Joachim Klement has forecast that the Netherlands will emerge as champions of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, continuing his unusual record of accurately predicting past tournament winners.

British Defence Secretary John Healey sensationally quit on Thursday, accusing beleaguered Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the finance ministry of failing to commit enough money to protect the country.

By Emeka Anaeto, Business Editor The implementation of the fourth edition of the Foreign Exchange Manual by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently launched in Abuja and will be taking off on June 1. The new manual is expected to deepen FX transparency, improve liquidity and strengthen market confidence and liquidity. The new policy […]

By Henry Umoru ABUJA — The Senate has distanced itself from the warrant of arrest reportedly issued against former Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), Mallam Mele Kyari, by its Committee on Public Accounts. The upper legislative chamber declared that no Senate committee has the authority to independently […]

The Labour Party (LP) has ratified a total of 1,211 candidates to contest various executive and legislative positions across the country in the 2027 general elections.

Operation HADIN KAI, Lieutenant Colonel Haruna Sani said: “Troops of OPHK have recorded another significant success in the ongoing counter-terrorism campaign following the surrender of two high-profile Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) commanders to troops on 8 June 2026.

By Emma Ujah, Abuja Bureau ChiefAs the debate over frequent borrowings by the current administration rages, Think Business Africa, a policy and communications group, has described Late President Muhammadu Buhari, not Bola Tinubu as the largest borrower, since the current democratic era from 1999 to date. The Tinubu administration has been criticised for its continuous […]

US President Donald Trump vowed “very hard” strikes on Iran Thursday and promised to take the country’s key oil infrastructure, in what would be a major escalation in the war with the Islamic republic.

“Omar Artan is an excellent young but already experienced referee, who has proven himself at the highest competition level of the Confederation of African Football,” Čeferin said.

“This part of the interview was so painfully appalling to watch. It looked as if you were insecure and in competition with your presidential candidate,” she wrote.

‘Yala was one of the first local government in the country to attain open defecation free status since 2018. But things have gone backward’

A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians still residing in the country to consider returning home.